Taking a cue from biological cells, researchers from MIT, Columbia University, and elsewhere have developed computationally simple robots that connect in large groups to move around, transport objects, and complete other tasks. Learn more about how the particles function: http://mitsha.re/nuD730o8lAS Video: Melanie Gonick/MIT | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) built a four-legged robot 'cheetah' that can perform a 360-degree backflip from a standing position. Weighing just 20 pounds (9kg), the quadruped has a range of motion that makes it agile and able to pick itself up if knocked over. Footage released by team members Benjamin Katz, Sangbae Kim and Jared Di Carlo shows the mini cheetah being tested on a number of maneuvers, including backflips, jumping, running and standing up again when